Responding to reports in the media today that the
proposed property tax could be anything from €250 to €400, the Sinn Féin
spokesperson on local government Brian Stanley said:

“Sinn Féin is opposed to this tax in principle as it
does not take into account ability to pay. The Taoiseach’s assurance that the
tax could be anything from €250 to €400 will come as little comfort to families
who are already seriously struggling under the weight of government cuts and
charges.

“Sinn Féin’s wealth
tax is a more equitable proposal which links ability to pay with a percentage
tax on all property, physical, material and financial, over €1 million.”